BOMMARITO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (*) 500

from World Wide Technology (**) Raceway

August 28-30, 2020

Rounds #8 & #9 of the 2020 season - Doubleheader Weekend! 

GENERAL INFO – NTT INDYCAR SERIES returns to the St. Louis area just a few days after completing the Indy 500. This track is located in Madison, IL, formerly known as the Gateway Motorsports Park, only a 5-minute drive across the Mississippi River to the City of St Louis, MO. Two 250 mile NTT INDYCAR SERIES races will be held on the weekend, one on Saturday and the other on Sunday, which will constitute the final oval events on the 2020 calendar.

Joining INDYCAR for the weekend will be the Indy Pro 2000 Series, Vintage Indy Registry group, ARCA Menard’s Series and the NASCAR Truck Series. Plenty of racing action to keep race fans busy. This 1.25 mile oval has hosted the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since 2017. Previously, CART & Champ Car held four races from 1997-2000, and the Indy Racing League held three races from 2001-2003.

The event is still considered the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, just with two races. Both races are set for 200 laps each, and with the track distance of 1.25 miles ... 400 laps = 500 miles total.

COVID-19 UPDATE:  The track encourages everyone to follow safe practices such as social distancing – maintaining a 6 feet separation from others. Frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizer is encouraged. Sanitizer stations are located throughout the facility. Masks will be required. Contactless temperature checks will be taken before any guest is admitted. Any guest with a 100.4 temperature or higher, will be referred to the medical staff on-site. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend.

(*) Bommarito Automotive 500 Group in the St. Louis area offers 12,000 vehicles for retail sales. They are Missouri’s #1 automotive dealer group since 1971.

(**) World Wide Technology is a technology service provider that supplies technology and supply chain services for a focus on the enterprise commercial, public and telecom service sectors. They are headquartered in Missouri.

SPECIFIC LOCATION – 700 Raceway BL, Madison, IL 62060. Central Time Zone. Track general information number is 1-618-215-8888.

TRACK WEBSITE – www.wwtraceway.com

TRACK CONFIGURATION – 1.25 paved oval. Banking in turns 1 & 2 is 11 degrees, turns 3 & 4, 9 degrees. Both races will be 200 laps, 250 miles each.

PREFERRED AIRPORT – Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL).

TICKET INFO – Before arriving at the track, call 1-618-215-8888. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tickets are limited. The track has been diligent to sit a group together, while maintaining social distancing guidelines.

PARKING – Highly recommended to purchasing parking with ticket purchase. Some ADA parking is available, but you must also purchase. With ADA parking, make sure to bring your government issued placard or license plate.

CREDENTIALS – Only essential racing personnel will have access to the Paddock. No paddock passes available to the public.

PROHIBITED ITEMS – Only soft-sided coolers 14”x14”x14” will be allowed in the gate. No alcohol. They have implemented a ‘clear bag policy.’ Leave traditional back packs and totes in the car or at home. No smoking in the grandstands. Designated smoking areas are available.

QUESTIONS? - Check the track’s website. www.wwtraceway.com Lots of regulations, but it is for the purpose of safety and everyone’s health. At least we are racing. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is the leader in professional sports and entertainment venues with fans in attendance and their goal is to bring fans back for many years at another time, safe and healthy.